Former TV Anchor Shad Olson to Face Jury Trial in Domestic Violence Case

Olson, accused of assaulting his girlfriend in February 2024, withdrew from a plea deal and will stand trial on June 5, 2025, for a misdemeanor charge.

• Shad Olson, a former South Dakota TV news anchor, is accused of assaulting his girlfriend of eight years in February 2024 during a violent altercation allegedly fueled by alcohol and political stress.
• The alleged incident involved Olson lifting the victim by the throat, slamming her to the ground multiple times, and chasing her barefoot out of her home while making threats about his reputation.
• Initially charged with aggravated assault-domestic violence, a felony, Olson now faces a reduced misdemeanor charge of simple assault-domestic violence after the felony charge was dismissed in November 2024.
• Olson opted for a jury trial, withdrawing from a previously considered plea agreement; the trial is set to begin on June 5, 2025, in Meade County, South Dakota.
• The case has drawn public attention due to Olson's high-profile career as a former TV anchor and political figure, with a history of professional controversies adding to the scrutiny.

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